There was general satisfaction with the level of services received, especially with the District Nurse and Home Help provision, with 92% and 91% respectively identifying them as giving a good service.
Areas of concern appear to be hospital transport (13 respondents), chiropody (9) and mental health (3) (Q.11).
A couple of Bradworthy's fitter residents
The reduction of dentistry on the N.H.S. has caused considerable problems, with 69 people often, and 41 people sometimes having difficulty getting to a N.H.S. dentist.
A relatively large number also have difficulty getting to a chemist (55), hospital (65) or optician (64) (Q.12).
Recommendations
The main problem with health care is transport, which could be solved by a volunteer driver scheme. Drivers could be paid in sterling or LETS 'Talents' if they could be encouraged to become members of LETS.
' We need an NHS dentist '
Representations should be made to the NHS regarding the provision of NHS dentists in the area, following up the petition presented to John Burnett MP.
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